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[karumic]

[The morning they all plan to depart on their little road trip for the orb, Kazuma puts a plan into action for his personal mission: that is, he is going to say one single lie, and then swear himself to silence for the rest of the day. He's totally used to that, so it's foolproof.

The unlucky recipient of this lie is his very own partner, whom he trusts to know himself enough to be able to tell it's a lie. And so, that morning, instead of greeting Ryunosuke like a normal person, Kazuma just takes him by the shoulder and looks him solemnly in the eye.

And says:]

Ryunosuke, I forgive you for all those sukiyaki meals you owe me.

[locumstudentesquire]

[Ryunosuke-- who can't even begin to fathom what Kazuma's about to say to him, but is nonetheless experiencing a small panic attack about being grabbed and stared at with such solemnity-- squints back at him in utter confusion.

(His little ear fins were flared up a second ago, but now they droop down to a more relaxed position once more.)]

O-oh. Um. Okay? [...] Why are you telling me this right now, exactly...? I mean, it is for the best, as I'm not sure I'll ever have the money. But...

[He'd probably be more willing to sniff out the lie if it wasn't such an attractive one. Alas, he dreams of being let off the hook for his sukiyaki debts. He's not going to look this gift horse in the mouth too hard.]

[karumic]

[Unfortunately, Ryunosuke will not be receiving any (verbal) explanation, as that would defy the entire purpose of this exercise. Instead, Kazuma claps Ryunosuke again on the shoulder, nods decisively, and...

...turns on his heel and walks away without another word, waving a hand over his shoulder.

Bye!]

[locumstudentesquire]

[???????????

ALRIGHT THEN!!!!!

You know what if Kazuma wants to be a little freak this morning, that's alright. They gotta switch the dynamic up sometimes.]

[karumic]